Miami Just Got Its First Floating Padel Court — With 360-degree Views of the Sea and City Skyline

Courts don’t get more waterfront than Miami’s first-ever floating padel court.

Skye Sherman

12 December 2024 at 2:24 pm·2-min read

Courtesy of Yntegra Group The floating padel court surrounded by yachts in the Miami Harbor — Courtesy of Yntegra Group
The floating padel court surrounded by yachts in the Miami Harbor

Just when you thought pickleball was all the rage, padel entered the chat. Posh padel is the racket sport of the moment — and what better place to play it than directly on the bright blue waters of Miami?

Under the vision of CEO Felipe MacLean, Florida-based ultra-luxury investment firm Yntegra Group has unveiled Miami’s first-ever floating padel court, located just off Fisher Island.

The 84-ton court is made of recycled steel sourced from old shipyard materials. It has no engines or batteries, reflecting a sustainable new life for components that had already served maritime purposes. Glass walls allow for 360-degree views of the surrounding seas and skyline, making it one of the most exclusive places to practice your slices and viboras.

“As demand for ultra-luxury experiences soars, this sustainable, design-forward installation exemplifies Yntegra’s commitment to innovation,” the group said in a release.

While one of the main goals of the floating padel court is of course to provide a one-of-a-kind place to play padel in Miami, another is to provide a glimpse into the design ethos and innovation behind Yntegra Group’s upcoming development in the Exumas.

On 365 acres across two private islands, the group is creating an upscale destination in the Bahamas complete with a full-service superyacht marina. The crown jewel of the project will be the 33-suite Rosewood Exuma, set on a 124-acre private island and expected to open in 2028. Sustainability is a focus of Yntegra Group’s Rosewood Exuma project, with plans to employ solar-powered energy resources and sustainable building practices.

The transportable court is in Miami until May 2025, at which point it will be moved to the Bahamas and available as a luxury amenity.

Book the court now before it sets sail for the Caribbean, but for the love of all that is mindful and demure, please learn to pronounce padel correctly before stepping aboard.

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